5For neither were we at any time found using words of flattery, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness (God is witness),
5For neither were we at any time found using words of flattery, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness (God is witness),
2 but having suffered before and been shamefully treated, as you know, at Philippi, we grew bold in our God to tell you the Good News of God in much conflict.
3 For our exhortation is not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in deception.
4 But even as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, who tests our hearts.
5 For neither were we at any time found using words of flattery, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness (God is witness),
6 nor seeking glory from men (neither from you nor from others), when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.
7 But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother cherishes her own children.
2:5For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God [is] witness:
2:5You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed- -God is our witness.
2:5For neither have we used, at any time, the speech of flattery, as you know; nor taken an occasion of covetousness, God is witness:
2:5For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness, God is witness;
2:5For we have not at any time been among you with flattering discourse, even as ye know, nor with a pretext for covetousness, God is witness;
2:5For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness, God is witness;
2:5For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
2:5for at no time did we come with speech of flattery, (as ye have known,) nor in a pretext for covetousness, (God is witness!)
2:5For neither at any time used we flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness; God is witness: